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What happened to the people evicted from a large #homeless camp in the woods outside Bend?

Last spring the U.S. Forest Service cleared out a large number of people living in the forest south of Bend in an area known as China Hat. More than 100 vehicles and numerous personal effects were left behind.
Apr. 3,2026
#Portland #PDX #Homeless #English

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/03/think-out-loud-bend-homeless-camp-china-hat-housing

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What happened to the people evicted from a large homeless camp in the woods outside Bend?

Last spring the U.S. Forest Service cleared out a large number of people living in the forest south of Bend in an area known as China Hat. More than 100 vehicles and numerous personal effects were left behind.

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Forest Service faulted for handling of #homeless camp closure near Bend

Former residents of one of Oregon's largest #homeless encampments say they lost cars, work tools, irreplaceable family photos and other items.
Apr. 3,2026
#Portland #PDX #Oregon #Homeless #English

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/04/forest-service-faulted-for-handling-of-central-oregon-homeless-camp-closure.html

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Hey #Portland ... are you available 11am on Sat, Apr 11. Consumer Reports is looking for a few peeps to help with a test of ride sharing pricing.

https://action.consumerreports.org/community_reports_portland_rideshare

LA #homeless services leader named Multnomah County director

He'll take the helm as the Oregon county's #Homeless Services Department braces for big budget cuts and an onslaught of political challenges.
Apr. 3,2026
#Portland #PDX #Oregon #Homeless #English

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/los-angeles-county-leader-to-take-over-top-multnomah-county-homeless-services-job.html

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Deportation threats change how immigrants and asylum seekers navigate #homelessness

People without homes necessarily spend more time in public spaces, increasing their risk of being detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement. And more immigrant families are facing eviction due to detention or deportation and losing access to important programs like SNAP.  Nationally, ICE has taken to patrolling social services organizations frequented by low-income or unsheltered ....
Apr. 3,2026
#Portland #PDX #Homeless #English

https://www.streetroots.org/news-stories/2026/04/02/deportation-threats-change-how-immigrants-and-asylum-seekers-navigate-homelessness

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Deportation threats change how immigrants and asylum seekers navigate homelessness

ICE has shown up to at least two homeless shelters in Portland — creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty

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Multnomah County selects new director of #Homeless Services Department, pending board vote

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson says they've named Nathaniel VerGow, formerly of the Los Angeles #Homeless Services Authority, to lead the county's program.
Apr. 3,2026
#Portland #PDX #Homeless #English

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/multnomah-county-new-homeless-services-director-chosen-nathaniel-vergow/283-6d0435f5-7223-4d47-983a-568268329ef5

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'OPB Politics Now': Why Portland's mayor and Multnomah County disagree on #homelessness data

Keith Wilson ran on ending unsheltered #homelessness in Portland, but county data tells a different story.
Apr. 3,2026
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https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/02/portland-homeless-data-keith-wilson-podcast

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‘OPB Politics Now’: Why Portland’s mayor and Multnomah County disagree on homelessness data

Keith Wilson ran on ending unsheltered homelessness in Portland, but county data tells a different story.

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